FIRE CAPTAIN (40hr)
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE:
$45,427.20 – $67,063.36

POSITION INFORMATION

This is an open competitive recruitment being conducted to fill a current Fire Captain40hr. Work schedule with the Mt. Charleston Fire Protection District. Under general supervision, this position oversees fire suppression, emergency medical, hazardous material, fire prevention and wild land emergency responses. The position also provides direct supervision of all shift personnel and seasonal staff to include emergency response, preventative maintenance, fire prevention activities and all company level training to staff, volunteers, other agencies and public as directed by supervisor. This position affects public safety and subject to work overtime, holidays, high fire danger, call-back and standby duty. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Fire Chief.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Associate’s degree in fire science or closely related field and three (3) years of firefighting experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess NFPA Fire Officer 1 certification and NWCG Engine Boss Red Card Certification, NREMT-A certification at the time of application, and maintain that certification with Southern Nevada Health District. Must meet National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) eligibility requirements.

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FIREFIGHTER (56hr)
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE:
$41,728.96 – $61,297.60

POSITION INFORMATION

This is an open competitive recruitment being conducted to fill current permanent firefighter vacancies with the Mt. Charleston Fire Protection District. Under general supervision, this position provides fire suppression, emergency medical, hazardous material, search and rescue and wild land emergency responses. The position also participates in all emergency response, preventative maintenance, fire prevention activities and all company level training and performs all other duties as assigned by the Fire Captain or Fire Chief.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from high school or equivalent education. Must possess NFPA Firefighter I, NREMT-A certification at the time of application, Hazmat Operations certifications at the time of application, and maintain those certifications. Must meet Firefighter II National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) eligibility requirements, and maintain Red Card qualifications.